Six-game MLB DFS slate moves briskly into the afternoon, nudging lineups to be built with urgency. Manaea and Lorenzen anchor the pitching pool, each carrying compelling reason to trust them despite ERA quirks, while the Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman shines as a key bat in a thinner Coors field environment. A Padres stack around Verlander teases upside, pairing Tatis, O’Hearn and Cronenworth with a right-hander-friendly plan. Value wings come from Doyle and Urias, giving you salary relief without sacrificing upside.

Inเกม, the Padres loom large: a Verlander tilt opens the door for three Padres staples—Tatis, O’Hearn, Cronenworth—while the Rockies’ Brenton Doyle brings Coors-field upside with multi-category ceiling. On the mound, Manaea’s modest strike rate but favorable matchup against Nationals, plus Lorenzen’s home-road split, suggests a balanced approach. Rounding out value, Urias provides affordability with a plausible path to mixed-league points, and Urena’s volatility is worth a flyer in the right matchup.

Oakland heads to Target Field on Thursday afternoon to take on Minnesota, with Jack Perkins opposing José Ureña. Oakland’s recent two-game mini-sweep in this series came behind a Shea Langeliers blast, and the A’s will look for more pop from Langeliers as they chase a rarer road win. Minnesota has dropped four of five and needs a spark, especially against a pitcher like Perkins who leans on grounders. The odds are tight, with Oakland on the moneyline and the game set at 9 runs.

Model projections align with a close, swing-driven tilt. NBC’s Best Bet picks Oakland on the moneyline and suggests the over for the Game Total, signaling a contested, back-and-forth pace at Target Field. For fantasy players, Langeliers’ power bolt is the focal point, while Perkins offers a streaming angle if Oakland can keep Minnesota off balance in the middle innings.

Freddie Freeman's absence from the starting lineup was short-lived as the Los Angeles Dodgers faced the New York Mets. With the go-ahead run on second in the eighth inning, manager Dave Roberts called upon Freeman, but the Mets opted for an intentional walk, allowing struggling Michael Conforto to step up. Conforto, batting just .165, surprised the crowd by delivering a go-ahead RBI single, leading the Dodgers to a thrilling 6-5 comeback victory. This crucial hit highlighted his resilience, marking his first hit in a clutch situation since March 31.

The Dodgers are now two games ahead of the San Diego Padres in the NL West following their triumph over the Mets. Despite a shaky performance from starting pitcher Landon Knack, who allowed four runs in 3.1 innings, the bullpen stepped up, particularly José Ureña, who pitched 2.1 solid innings. Roberts is now faced with tough decisions regarding the roster as the Dodgers prepare for a six-game road trip.

The Los Angeles Dodgers have made a strategic addition to their depleted pitching staff by signing reliever José Ureña, formerly of the Toronto Blue Jays. With an alarming 15 pitchers currently on the injured list, the Dodgers are looking for reliable arms to help them navigate the rest of the season. Ureña, a seasoned 33-year-old with experience across eight teams, most recently posted a 3.65 ERA with the Blue Jays, albeit over a limited sample of 12.1 innings.

Though Ureña’s career has seen him oscillate between starting and relieving, he has primarily been utilized as a reliever in recent years. His ability to pitch extended outings may prove invaluable as the Dodgers desperately seek to stabilize their rotation amidst a barrage of injuries. Despite a less than stellar 5.12 ERA since 2019, Ureña’s veteran presence could provide a crucial buffer for the Dodgers as they prepare to play against the New York Mets.

Kevin Gausman's struggles continue as he falters against the Tampa Bay Rays, surrendering six runs and ten hits in an 8-3 loss. The Toronto Blue Jays starter expressed frustration over his inconsistent splitter, a crucial pitch that sets up his fastball. Gausman noted that while he struck out six batters, he allowed three home runs, matching his season-high for homers given up in a game. He emphasized the need to regain confidence in his splitter, which has varied from being effective to a slower fastball that sits over the plate.

Despite Gausman’s disappointing outing, Blue Jays manager John Schneider offered a more optimistic perspective, highlighting Gausman's fastball performance. Newly acquired pitcher Jose Urena made his debut in relief, allowing a two-run homer, but is scheduled to start against the Detroit Tigers. Gausman’s earned-run average has now climbed to 4.59, raising concerns for the Blue Jays as they aim to improve their pitching consistency moving forward.